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SY08 MVC

2008 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1493cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1493cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Kia Rio Diesel 1493cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 117,504 miles on the clock, averaging 5,978 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 MVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,978

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,679
Average per year5,978
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 MVC 29k51k73k95k118k '11'26'18

Check SY08 MVC

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage114,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage107,966 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage101,671 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage98,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage95,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage91,234 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage87,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage82,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage76,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage69,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage61,164 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,065 miles
PASS
Mileage50,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage44,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage36,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage28,837 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1493cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 MVC

What car is SY08 MVC?

SY08 MVC is an black Kia Rio, diesel (1493cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 MVC?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 MVC was 117,504 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 MVC passed its MOT?

SY08 MVC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is SY08 MVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 MVC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY08 MVC?

SY08 MVC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.